Matt Farah

Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Appears On

Spike's Car Radio The Smoking Tire Very Vehicular THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!

Episode Appearances

Spike's Car Radio · May 20, 2026

Swatch & Audemars Piguet Just Caused Global CARNAGE

“Referenced as attending Indy 500 event with Spike and other automotive personalities”

Swatch Audemars Piguet Collaboration Retail ChaosGuntherworks F26 Hypercar Development and PerformanceBMW Alpina Luxury Brand Repositioning Strategy

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The Smoking Tire · May 14, 2026

Road Rage; ZF Autos get a Clutch Pedal??; Crown Vic Race; Acadia Review

“Podcast host recounting Pacific Northwest road trip experiences and automotive technology discoveries”

ZF 8-speed automatic transmission modification with virtual clutch controlDrift racing with automatic transmissionsGMC Acadia SUV performance and design compromises

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The Smoking Tire · May 12, 2026

Have we hit PEAK Re-imagination?

“Podcast host driving and reviewing the Escort and Evoluto, providing primary commentary on vehicles”

Resto-mod and continuation vehicle pricing economicsFerrari 355 Evoluto performance and design analysisBora Motor Works Escort touring car experience

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The Smoking Tire · Apr 21, 2026

Driving School; Dodge Charger Review; 1981 Classifieds; Q&A

“Primary host discussing Dodge Charger review, racing school experiences, and automotive philosophy”

Competition racing license acquisition and track driving instruction methodologiesDodge Charger 6-pack twin-turbo performance and GT car positioningSkip Barber vs Spring Mountain racing schools comparison

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Spike's Car Radio · Apr 15, 2026

Why LA is the Car Capital of the World

“Recommended the Aston Martin Vantage S; drove replica of original Mercedes automobile”

Los Angeles automotive history and the Erie-Sturgis motorless carriage (1895-1897)Beverly Hills Speedway and its role in establishing Beverly Hills as a luxury destinationTransition from mass transit capital to car-dependent city (1920s-1950s)

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Spike's Car Radio · Apr 8, 2026

Why Automakers DON'T Make Cars for You Anymore

“Guest discussing Aston Martin Valhalla, Porsche strategy, and Toyota Land Cruiser with extensive track experience”

Hypercar manufacturing economics and marginsAutomaker product line strategy and market segmentationToyota Land Cruiser 250 redesign and positioning

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The Smoking Tire · Apr 2, 2026

Brett Berk

“Host conducting interview and discussing automotive experiences, owns Manx with airplane engine”

Luxury automotive market segmentation and billionaire targetingIncome inequality's impact on automotive enthusiast cultureNaturally aspirated engine preservation in electrified market

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The Smoking Tire · Mar 31, 2026

The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive

“Primary host reviewing Aston Martin Valhalla; discusses personal car projects and experiences”

Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar engineering and performanceHybrid tri-motor powertrain technology and torque vectoring systemsCarbon fiber monocoque construction and manufacturing

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The Smoking Tire · Mar 26, 2026

Singer* DLS Drive; Volvo EX30 Review; Wesley Snipes; Q&A

“Primary host conducting vehicle reviews and Q&A segment; purchased Wesley Snipes Demolition Man gun at auction”

Volvo EX30 electric crossover review and practicalitySinger DLS Porsche 964 reimagined with naturally aspirated engineEV user experience and preference persistence issues

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The Smoking Tire · Mar 24, 2026

C8 Grand Sport revealed; Gas Prices; Odd Volvo; Racing!

“Primary host discussing automotive industry trends, personal racing experiences, and vehicle reviews”

C8 Corvette Grand Sport specifications and designTouchscreen vs physical button cost analysis in automotive manufacturingGas price impact on consumer vehicle purchasing behavior

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Very Vehicular · Feb 11, 2026

What makes the Porsche 911 so cool? Betim, Vinny and Scotto debate why the 911 is so special. VV010

“Credited with coining phrase about E36 M3 being a '$6,000-$7,000 experience' regarding value proposition of driving cars.”

Porsche 911 cultural coolness and trend cyclesAir-cooled vs. water-cooled 911 driving dynamicsInfluencer impact on automotive culture (Singer, Magnus Walker, RWB)

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Spike's Car Radio · Feb 4, 2026

Would You Buy a Ferrari 12Cilindri for $680K?

“Referenced as having previously driven Ferrari 12Cilindri; hosts competing automotive content”

Ferrari 12Cilindri pricing and market positioningNaturally aspirated V12 engine performance characteristicsLuxury sports car dual-personality design philosophy

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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Jan 9, 2026

Chinese Cars Coming to USA! Filippo Bought a Porsche!

“Sold 2005 NSX T for $167,510 at Cars and Bids auction; discussed as reference for NSX market valuation”

Chinese EV Market Entry StrategyFederal EV Tax Incentive Impact on SalesTariff Circumvention Through U.S. Manufacturing

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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Dec 19, 2025

Mercedes Unimog Returns! New Porsche Cayman? Can Nissan Save Itself?

“Automotive YouTuber and NSX enthusiast; selling late-production NA2 NSX on Cars and Bids with 20K miles”

EV Mandate Rollback and Regulatory ChangesPlug-in Hybrid Strategy PivotInternal Combustion Engine Future in Luxury/Performance Segments

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